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    Home » Savory Recipes

    Classic Homemade Chili

    Published: Nov 19, 2015 by Allison Ferraro · Modified: May 17, 2022 · 3 Comments

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    This classic homemade chili is thick, hearty, and full of flavor. Plus it's a quick and easy meal that's sure to satisfy on a cold day!

    a bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream this Recipe

    What's your favorite food pairing? Peanut butter and jelly? Bread and butter? Wine and cheese?

    This time of year, as the temperatures dip, my favorite food pairing is cornbread and chili. No cozy fall evening is complete without a warm bowl of homemade chili! I shared my new favorite cornbread recipe with you earlier this week, and now I'm sharing my favorite classic, savory chili recipe.

    This chili recipe is a favorite because it's quick, easy, and tastes amazing! The entire recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes (making it a perfect easy weeknight meal!), and it has a thick, hearty texture that my family loves! This recipe actually tastes best when made ahead (so the flavors have some time to meld), so I like to make it on a Sunday morning and enjoy it for several days during the week. Served with shredded cheese, sour cream, and a side of cornbread, it's always a hit!

    overhead view of a bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream
    a bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream

    Classic Homemade Chili

    This classic homemade chili is thick, hearty, and full of flavor. Plus it's a quick and easy meal that's sure to satisfy on a cold day!
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 381kcal
    Author: Allison Ferraro

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • ½ green pepper, chopped
    • ½ pound ground beef
    • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
    • 16 ounces tomato sauce
    • 30 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed

    Toppings (optional):

    • sour cream
    • shredded cheddar cheese
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    Instructions

    • Warm oil in a large pot over the stove. Add onion and pepper and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
    • Add ground beef to the pot and brown the meat.
    • Add sugar and chili powder and stir.
    • Add tomato sauce to pot and bring to a simmer.
    • Add kidney beans and bring the mixture to a simmer again.

    Notes

    Chili can be eaten immediately but actually tastes best the day after making, when the flavors have had a chance to meld. After cooling, let chili cool then transfer to a large airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. When you're ready to eat, simply heat up the chili in a pot on the stove or in the microwave. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and a side of cornbread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 994mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1155IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 6mg

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    1. Cher|cherthatdish

      November 19, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Yum! I love a good bowl of chili in the cold winters (not that it gets really cold here) but I'm all about comfort food! I've never had it with cornbread though, should definitely try 🙂

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      • Allison

        November 19, 2015 at 8:56 pm

        You've never had cornbread with your chili?!? I'm not sure that I've ever eaten chili without cornbread! I highly recommend it : )

        xx Allison

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        • Cher|cherthatdish

          November 20, 2015 at 6:06 am

          Neither are common here in Asia so nope I haven't made cornbread with my chili before! Thanks for the recommendation, Allison!

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